Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Manchester CityManchester City
Pat MePat Me Tamás Magony Tamás Magony
Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson60
G
1
G
67Jose SerranoJ. Serrano
Del ProctorD. Proctor51
D
2
D
71Wayne HuckerbyW. Huckerby
Alan RankinA. Rankin66
D
3
D
61Fabian Van FessemF. Van Fessem
Ottavio TisciO. Tisci54
D
4
D
59Rodolfo CruzR. Cruz
Lee PowerL. Power53
D
5
D
51Eddie PlowrightE. Plowright
Simon MöllerS. Möller56
M
captain6
M
69Teddy FabianoT. Fabiano
Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu53
M
7
M
67Neves Capucho EribertoN. Eriberto
Phil EdghillP. Edghill50
M
8
M
59Norman Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Isaiah AdamsI. Adams51
A
9
A
61Marcel van den BroekM. van den Broek
Uwe WelkeU. Welke55
A
10captain
A
58Sven RöslerS. Rösler
Jacob WatsonJ. Watson46
A
11
A
41Stuart HendersonS. Henderson
 
Richard OakesR. Oakes60
A
12
D
51Liam EdwardsL. Edwards
Alberto MowbrayA. Mowbray63
D
13
M
51Leon RahnL. Rahn
Sol HughesS. Hughes54
A
14
G
50Darren BeagrieD. Beagrie

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 10,269 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.


0.00
Bradford City start the match!
2.26
Phil Edghill sees a break and surges forward. Phil Edghill lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
6.21
Ottavio Tisci makes a simple pass to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill threads a neat ball through to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
10.12
Wayne Huckerby comes in with a late challenge on Phil Edghill. The referee brings Wayne Huckerby to one side and gives him a warning! Phil Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.04
Lee Power flicks a high pass forward. Uwe Welke controls it well on his chest. Uwe Welke threads a neat ball through to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Cruz.
20.29
Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Cruz controls it well on his chest. Rodolfo Cruz flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Henderson collects the pass. Stuart Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
26.43
Lee Power comes in with a late challenge on Marcel van den Broek. Lee Power is given a warning by the referee! Marcel van den Broek hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.00
Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek controls it well on his chest. Marcel van den Broek finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.32
Del Proctor pushes mid-way up the pitch. Del Proctor makes a simple pass to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams makes a great pass forward. Simon Möller runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
34.24
Neves Capucho Eriberto kicks a strong pass forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Robbie Thompson.
35.28
Corner kick to Manchester City. Neves Capucho Eriberto plays it to the near post. Norman Lua-Lua tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
38.34
Ottavio Tisci flicks a high pass forward. Alan Rankin collects the pass. With imagination, Alan Rankin plays the ball forward to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Edghill. Wayne Huckerby hacks Phil Edghill from behind! Phil Edghill appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
39.02
Fabian Van Fessem sees Wayne Huckerby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
40.15
With vision, Wayne Huckerby plays the ball forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Robbie Thompson punches it away to safety.
45.00
Ottavio Tisci makes a simple pass to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill threads a neat ball through to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Alberto Mowbray replacing Celestine Aliyu. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.07
Uwe Welke comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Cruz. The referee calls over Uwe Welke and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Cruz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.44
Phil Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jose Serrano with no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
60.15
Phil Edghill comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Fabiano. The referee warns Phil Edghill to calm down! Teddy Fabiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.01
Stuart Henderson catches Alan Rankin on the ankles. Stuart Henderson is given a warning by the referee! Alan Rankin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.52
Fabian Van Fessem sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Van Fessem sees Stuart Henderson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Henderson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lee Power.
66.28
Fabian Van Fessem flicks a high ball forward to Sven Rösler who takes it down. Sven Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ottavio Tisci.
72.53
Del Proctor threads a neat ball through to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill takes it forward alone. Phil Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
73.59
Teddy Fabiano comes in with a late challenge on Phil Edghill. The referee calls over Teddy Fabiano and warns him to calm down! Phil Edghill grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
78.08
Alberto Mowbray makes an attacking run forward. Alberto Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.49
Rodolfo Cruz runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rodolfo Cruz plays a quick one-two with Stuart Henderson and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Cruz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Alan Rankin plays the ball forward to Alberto Mowbray. Alberto Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Rodolfo Cruz.
85.21
Del Proctor passes the ball forward to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill plays the ball forward to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.07
Del Proctor makes a simple pass to Alberto Mowbray. Alberto Mowbray makes a simple pass to Simon Möller. Simon Möller knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.29
Neves Capucho Eriberto catches Alan Rankin on the ankles. The referee calls over Neves Capucho Eriberto and shows him a yellow card! Alan Rankin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Simon Möller knocks the ball forward to Alberto Mowbray. Alberto Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Manchester City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.4%
34.6%
Play Area
30.9%
44.4%
24.7%

Scorers
Isaiah Adams 53, 78
Sven Rösler 20
Rodolfo Cruz 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Adams of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Robbie Thompson (GK)
6
2.Del Proctor (DEF)
7
3.Alan Rankin (DEF)
7
4.Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
5.Lee Power (DEF)
6
6.Simon Möller (MID)
6
7.Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
8.Phil Edghill (MID)
7
9.Isaiah Adams (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11.Jacob Watson (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Oakes (ATT)
0
13.Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
7
14.Sol Hughes (ATT)
0

1.Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2.Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
3.Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
7
4.Rodolfo Cruz (DEF)goal scored
8
5.Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
6.Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
7.Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)yellow card
5
8.Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
9.Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
6
10.Sven Rösler (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Henderson (ATT)
7
 
12.Liam Edwards (DEF)
0
13.Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14.Darren Beagrie (GK)
0